Lablabpurpureus

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Features

Blooms & FruitsJune & May

Height3m to 7m

Growth HabitClimbing

Flower ColourPurple, white

Leaf ColourDark green

Description

Lablab purpureus (Australian pea). This species will produce a dense canopy of purple-tinged foliage. In the summer it bears clustered spikes of pleasantly scented white and mauve flowers; these are followed by 15cm maroon seed pods.

Interest and use

Needs

LightFull sun

HardinessHalf hardy (min 0°C)

SoilWell drained, Medium, Humus-rich

Soil pH5.5 to 8.0

WaterDry

Cultivation

They are frost tender, and are easily grown in any moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position. In cool climates it can be grown as an annual, but it will need a long warm summer for the best growth. You can propagate from seed or cuttings.